A.separation, dissolution, opp. σύγκρισις, Emp. 58, Anaxag.10, Pl.Sph.243b, al.; segregation, “τῶν ἡμαρτηκότων” J.BJ 2.14.8; discrimination, “καλοῦ τε καὶ κακοῦ” Ep.Hebr.5.14; “πνευμάτων” 1 Ep.Cor.12.10; differentiation, Dam.Pr.1.
II. decision, determination, Pl.Lg.765a, X.Cyr.8.2.27, A.R.4.1169; judicial decision, PLond.2.476.9 (i A.D.): metaph., Ep.Rom.14.1 (pl.); interpretation of dreams or omens, Ph.2.55, Paus.1.34.5; δ. σημειώσεως medical diagnosis, Sor.2.23: but in pl., “αἱ ἐκ νούσων δ.” determinations, crises, Hp.Genit.3.
III. decision by battle, “τάξεων πρὸς ἀλλήλους” Plb.18.28.3; quarrel, dispute, Epicur. Ep.1p.29U., Arat.109, Milet.3.149.39.
IV. in X.Cyn.4.1, space between the eyes in dogs.
V. separation of tumour from bloodvessels, Antyll. ap. Orib.45.2.9.
VI. a bandage, Id.18(1).777.